Assessing Dietary Exposure of Potentially Toxic Elements via Fish Consumption

Authors

  • D.A. Pipoyan, V.I. Chirkova, M.R. Beglaryan, S.A. Stepanyan

Keywords:

copper, arsenic, fish, food contamination, risk assessment

Abstract

This study aims to assess the consumer health risk caused by metals in fish produced in Armenia. The collected fish samples were analyzed for copper, lead, molybdenum, and arsenic via the atomic-absorption spectrometry (AAS) method. Clusters of consumers were created after conducting public surveys and analyzing data. Risk assessment was done based on the Margin of Exposure (MOE). The results indicated that the consumer health risk is within allowable limits. Moreover, the study identified factors that influence the toxicity level of the product, pointing to a necessity for a more comprehensive approach to risk assessment.

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Published

2023-07-28

How to Cite

D.A. Pipoyan, V.I. Chirkova, M.R. Beglaryan, S.A. Stepanyan. (2023). Assessing Dietary Exposure of Potentially Toxic Elements via Fish Consumption . AgriScience and Technology, 4(80). Retrieved from https://journal.anau.am/index.php/anau/article/view/104

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 80 (2022): “AgriScience and Technology” scientific journal

Section

Food Science and Technology

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